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Feature
June | 2023
2. Flower-adorned
Veils
An emerging trend we have seen is the rise of fl ower-
adorned veils. Daring brides with contemporary aesthetics
are bringing fl owers right onto their veils, resulting in an
artful, ethereal look. Flowers for this style can range from
spray roses, available from growers like Alexandra Farms,
sewn directly onto the edges of the veils to featherweight
blossoms glued onto the center sweep of veils, sometimes
in artful lace-like patterns or in lieu of sequins.
3. Botanical
Jewelry
Inspired by fl ower design educators like
Michigan's Susan McLeary and Oregon's
Françoise Weeks, a whole new generation
of designers are now experimenting with
deconstructed fresh and dried fl oral materials
to create fl ower jewelry. is can include
earrings, necklaces, bracelets and even
rings. Botanical jewelry can be especially
fun accessories for wedding-party members
at rehearsal dinners or for mothers of the bride
or groom on the wedding day, to celebrate the
special distinction these guests hold.
Floral design by Beata Kaas, EMC
Photo by Fynn Badgley
Floral design by
Anne Thorne
Photo by
Naomi Read Photography
